Atmospheric science

Many planets might be ‘soot factories’, according to new study Figurate illustration of rows of planets emitting smog and surrounded by particles.

Many planets might be ‘soot factories’, according to new study

Jun 1, 2026
Computer models let scientists peer into the mystery beneath Jupiter’s clouds Gigantic storms swirl across the surface of Jupiter

Computer models let scientists peer into the mystery beneath Jupiter’s clouds

Atmospheric study finds surprises about our largest neighboring planet and its deep atmosphere

Jan 13, 2026
Levitating disks could open a new window into the Earth’s upper atmosphere An illustration of how the devices could levitate high in the atmosphere

Levitating disks could open a new window into the Earth’s upper atmosphere

Devices can levitate powered only by sunlight, could explore little-known areas

Aug 14, 2025
UChicago scientist develops new paradigm to predict behavior of atmospheric rivers An atmospheric river carries moisture

UChicago scientist develops new paradigm to predict behavior of atmospheric rivers

Study by Asst. Prof. Da Yang provides powerful framework that sheds light on key processes driving extreme weather

Nov 4, 2024
Dust from a giant asteroid crash caused an ancient ice age Asteroid crash

Dust from a giant asteroid crash caused an ancient ice age

Sep 18, 2019
Elisabeth Moyer BW

Elisabeth J. Moyer

Title: Associate Professor of Geophysical Sciences

Expertise: Climate science, Chemistry, Climate change, Atmospheric science

Departmental website: https://geosci.uchicago.edu/people/elisabeth-moyer/

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